NFTA Metro Bus Mechanic

Job Responsibilities

As a Bus Maintenance Mechanic, you’ll help keep our fleet safe, reliable, and ready for service. You’ll inspect buses, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems, perform repairs, and make adjustments with minimal supervision.

What You’ll Do

• Inspect buses to identify mechanical problems, equipment issues, and unsafe conditions.
• Diagnose problems and determine the best way to repair or adjust equipment.
• Perform repairs, replacements, installations, and adjustments on buses and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot problems and use sound judgment to determine the cause and appropriate repair.
• Work independently while maintaining a high level of accuracy and efficiency.
• Safely operate buses, plow trucks, pallet jacks, and other maintenance equipment as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures and properly use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Explain and demonstrate repair procedures, techniques, and work methods to others when directed by a supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical skills and the ability to troubleshoot and repair complex bus systems.

You should be able to:

• Understand how bus systems and equipment operate, how they function, and how they are maintained.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and equipment problems and determine the appropriate repairs.
• Perform repairs safely, accurately, and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Use good judgment when troubleshooting and making repairs.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors, both verbally and in writing.
• Work effectively as part of a maintenance team.
• Safely operate buses, plow trucks, pallet jacks, and other maintenance equipment.
• Obtain and maintain EPA Section 608 and/or Section 609 refrigerant certification.

Equipment & Technology You May Work With

Our bus maintenance operation includes a variety of modern vehicle technologies and systems, including:

• Battery-electric buses with Siemens traction motors
• Hybrid and electric drive systems
• Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) systems
• Cummins diesel engines
• Voith and Allison transmissions
• Dinex, VBEA, and Vansco multiplex communication systems
• Four-wheel disc brake systems
• Antilock Brake Systems (ABS)
• Automatic Traction Control
• RFID tire pressure monitoring systems
• Wireless laptop diagnostic systems
• Hybrid and electric bus high-voltage systems and verification procedures

Pay: From $30.54 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid NYS driver's license is required for this position?

Experience:

• Mechanic: 3 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $31